Posts Tagged ‘University of California at Davis’
Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2011 16:45 - 1 Comment
Plants create water-rich spots around roots
UC DAVIS (US) — Soil scientists have shown for the first time that the soil around plant roots contains more water than does soil in other areas. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 27, 2011 13:29 - 0 Comments
Claims fall as workers’ comp premiums rise
UC DAVIS (US) — While the number of claims for workers’ compensation have dropped during the past two decades, premiums have continued to rise. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 20, 2011 12:46 - 2 Comments
Salmon can’t handle heat in streams
UC DAVIS (US) — Warming streams could spell the end of spring-run Chinook salmon in California by the end of the century, according to a study. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 20, 2011 10:49 - 0 Comments
Climbing goats threaten oil-rich trees
UC DAVIS (US) — Global demand for argan oil may be a two-edged sword—providing economic and social benefits for Morocco’s rural communities at the same time it threatens the health and future of native forests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2011 11:04 - 0 Comments
Toxic metals mix it up in California air
UC DAVIS (US) — Very fine and ultrafine metal particles in the air are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, damaging arteries and the heart itself. (more…)
Top Stories - Sep 15, 2011 9:07 - 0 Comments
‘Unwelcome’ mat for invasive species
UC DAVIS (US) — Screening potentially invasive wild animals to prevent them from being introduced to the U.S. could yield net benefits from about $54,000 to $141,000 per species, according to a new analysis. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 12, 2011 11:51 - 0 Comments
‘Power plants’ in cells linked to disease
U. COLORADO-BOULDER (US) — Close contact between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum may be linked to a variety of degenerative diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 9, 2011 11:57 - 5 Comments
Bin Laden’s role in al-Qaeda exaggerated
UC DAVIS (US) — The United States may have oversimplified its views of Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaeda terrorist organization, according to an analysis of audio recordings from bin Laden’s personal library. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 7, 2011 12:18 - 1 Comment
Grow neck vertebrae from adult stem cells
UC DAVIS (US) — Neurosurgeons are using a new stem cell therapy to promote the growth of bone tissue following the removal of cervical discs—to help treat chronic, debilitating pain. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 6, 2011 11:24 - 0 Comments
Lower income raises heart disease risk
UC DAVIS (US) — People with less education and lower incomes are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who are wealthier or better educated, according to a recent study. (more…)
Top Stories - Sep 6, 2011 11:00 - 1 Comment
Fast-paced puberty linked to depression
PENN STATE (US) — Children who go through puberty at a faster rate are more likely to act out and to suffer from anxiety and depression. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 31, 2011 11:10 - 0 Comments
Infect mosquitoes to control dengue fever
UC DAVIS (US) — The spread of dengue fever in northern Australia may be controlled by a bacterium that infects mosquitoes harboring the virus. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 30, 2011 11:50 - 2 Comments
Multiple sclerosis: Origin of abnormal cells found
UC DAVIS (US) — Researchers have discovered the source of cells involved in a phenomenon seen in the brains and spinal cords of people with multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 29, 2011 11:54 - 0 Comments
Japan’s tsunami picked up by radar
UC DAVIS (US) — The tsunami that devastated Japan on March 11 was the first to be observed by high-frequency radar, raising the possibility of new early warning systems. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 26, 2011 10:01 - 0 Comments
Happy teens steer clear of crime, drugs
UC DAVIS (US) — Cheerful adolescents are less likely to be involved in crime or drugs, according to a new study, that finds teens with minor depression have higher odds of engaging in those activities. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 18, 2011 15:07 - 0 Comments
Skin infections sending kids to hospitals
UC DAVIS (US) — The number of children hospitalized for skin and soft-tissue infections has more than doubled since 2000, in large part due to community-acquired MRSA—and the way doctors now treat it. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 17, 2011 15:04 - 1 Comment
Skin cells bypass embryo cell obstacles
UC DAVIS (US) — Stem cells from a patient’s own skin may be effective in treating a variety of health conditions and at the same time would avoid the controversy of using stem cells from human embryos. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 17, 2011 13:01 - 0 Comments
Climate dimming clarity of Lake Tahoe
UC DAVIS (US) — The water clarity of Lake Tahoe in 2010 dropped to the second-lowest level ever recorded. Researchers suspect the combined effect of changes in climate and algae are to blame. (more…)
